The South Australian Government developed the world-class Common User Facility and Maritime Skills Centre, and recently transferred ownership to Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI), a government business enterprise of the Australian Government, after a sale was negotiated in May 2017.

The transfer ensures the State recoups its significant investment in the facility and enables a clear path for the Australian Government to expedite Offshore Patrol Vessel, Future Frigate and Future Submarine programs.

The Osborne Naval Shipyard currrently consists of:

shipbuilding and submarine maintenance facilities which currently support ASC for the delivery of the Air Warfare Destroyers and maintenance of the Collins Class submarines

common user shipbuilding facilities, including a 213-metre wharf, runway, dry berth, transfer system and the largest shiplift in the southern hemisphere

a commercial and education precinct, including:

the Naval Shipbuilding College – delivering the trade and technical skills required for future shipbuilding projects